Cricket, etc., dispenser



y 6, 1958 c. H. HESS ETALV 2,833,080

' CRICKET, ETC., DISPENSER Filed Oct. 3, 1957 Fig.

V Clem H. Hess Raymond ,6. Hess IN VENTORS BY @Awao/E United States t ntO 2,833,080 CRICKET, ETC, DISPENSER Clem H. Hess and Raymond C. Hess, Conway, Ark. Application October 3, 1957, Serial No. 687,888

Claims. (Cl. 43--55) This invention relates to new and useful improvements in holders or containers particularly for live crickets, roaches and other baits and has for its primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a device of this character comprising novel means whereby the baits may be conveniently dispensed one at a time.

Another important object of the invention is to provide, in a cricket, roach, etc., dispenser comprising a container provided with a removable cover having therein a discharge opening controlled by a ball valve, novel means for yieldingly securing said cover in position on the container and said valve in closed position in the opening. 7

Other objects of the invention are to provide a cricket, etc., dispenser of the aforementioned character which will be comparatively simple in construction, strong, durable, compact, of light weight and which may be manufactured at low cost.

These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view through a cricket, etc., dispenser constructed in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 2 is a view in horizontal section through the device, taken substantially on the line 22 of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the upper portion of the device, showing the cover in open position;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the device, showing the cover in closed position; and

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the upper portion of the device, showing the ball valve in open position.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, it will be seen that the embodiment of the invention which has been illustrated comprises a substantially cylindrical container of metal or other suitable material which is designated generally by reference character 6. The container 6 which may also be of any desired dimensions, is perforated, as indicated at 7, for ventilation.

Container 6 is open at its upper end and removably mounted thereon is a substantially frusto-conical cover 8. The cover 8 comprises on its lower end a cylindrical crimped skirt 9 which frictionally receives the top portion of the container 6. On its upper end the cover 8 further comprises a circular discharge opening or seat 10.

The cover 8 is provided in the its upper portion with diametrically opposite apertures 11. The apertures 11 are for the reception of hooks 12 on the ends of a substantially V-shaped bail or yoke 13 for suspending said bail or yoke in the cover. A coil spring 14 has one end connected to the bail 13. The other end of the spring 14 is connected to a cotter pin 15 which is anchored in a centrally located opening 16 provided therefor in the bottom 17 of the container 6. Spring 14 is tensioned r'ce to yieldingly retain the cover 8 in tainer 6. I

Coil springs 18 have one end connected to the hooks 12 for mounting said coil springs on the upper portion of the cover 8. The other ends of the coil springs 18are connected to loops or eyes 19 on the ends of a shaft 20. A ball valve 21 is journaled on the shaft 20 and engageable in the opening 10 for closing said opening.

It is thought that the use of the device will be readily apparent from a consideration of the foregoing. Briefly, the spring 14 yieldingly anchors the cover 8 in position on the container 6 and the-springs 18 yieldingly secure the ball valve 21 in closed position on the seat provided therefor by the opening 10. To load the container 6, the cover 8 is lifted therefrom against the tension of the spring 14 and swung to one side, substantially as shown in Figure 3 of the drawing. Of course, after the container has been loaded the cover 8 is replaced thereon. When it is desired to dispense the content of the container 6 the device is substantially inverted and the ball valve 21 is rolled out of the opening 10 to substantially the position shown in Figure 5 of the drawing Where said ball valve is retained by the springs 18. The bail 13 performs the dual functions of connecting the springs 14 and 18 to the cover 8.

The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A cricket, etc., dispenser comprising: a container, a cover removably mounted on said container, said cover having a discharge opening therein, a removable ball valve engageable in the opening for closing the same, a coil position on the conspring for yieldingly securingthe cover on the container,

coil springs yieldingly securing the ball valve in the opening, and common means connecting the first and second named springs to the cover.

2. A cricket, etc., dispenser comprising: a container, a cover removably mounted on said container, said cover having a discharge opening therein, a removable'ball valve engageable in the opening for closing the same, a coil spring for yieldingly securing the cover on the container, coils springs yieldingly securing the ball valve in the opening, and common means connecting the first and second named springs to the cover, said means including a bail connected to one end of the first'named spring and comprising end hooks connected to the cover and to one end of the second named springs.

3. A cricket, etc., dispenser comprising: a container, a

substantially frusto-conical cover removably mounted on said container, said cover including a discharge opening in its upper end, a bail in the cover comprising hooks on its ends engaged in said cover, a coil spring having one end anchored to the container and its other end connected to the bail for yieldingly securing the cover on said container, a ball valve engageable in the opening for closing the same, and coil springs having one end connected to the hooks and their other ends connected to the ball valve for yieldingly engaging the same in the vopening.

4. A cricket, etc., dispenser comprising: a container, a substantially frusto-conical cover removably mounted on said container, said cover having diametrically opposite apertures therein and further having a discharge opening in its upper end, a bail mounted on the cover and including end hooks engaged in the apertures, a coil spring having one end anchored in the container and its other end connected to the bail for yieldingly securing the for yieldingly engaging said ball valve in the opening,

5. A cricket, etc., dispenser comprising; a substantially cylindrical, perforated container, at substantially frustro-eonical cover removably mounted on said container, a substantially V-shaped bail mounted in the cover and including end hooks penetrating said cover, said cover having a discharge opening therein, a ball valve engageable in the discharge opening for closing the same, a coil spring connected to the bail for yieldingly securing the cover on the container, and coil springs connected to the ball valve and to the hooks for yieldingly securing said ball valve in the opening.

No references cited. 

